Resilient Alouettes storm back for OT win over Tiger-Cats in CFL opener
The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 in an overtime CFL season opener. Quarterback Davis Alexander led the comeback victory despite early penalties and a significant deficit.
Why it matters
It marks the start of the CFL season and highlights the competitive standing of the Alouettes as a Grey Cup contender.
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander (10) makes the throw against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during first half CFL football action in Hamilton on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Barry Gray/CP) HAMILTON — After seemingly doing everything in their power to lose the CFL season opener in the first half on Thursday, the Montreal Alouettes showed the rest of the league why they figure to be a strong Grey Cup contender again this season.
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